Senior auditors are ambassadors for the PSU SALC program. Auditors enjoy the generous privilege of attending regular university classes at little to no cost, and they are expected to follow a few important guidelines:
- Instructors have the discretion to limit the number of senior auditors in their classes, or they can choose to admit no auditors at all. If you do not receive permission to attend the class, please move on to your next choice.
- When you audit a class, the assumption is that you are there to listen. You are not expected to take part in class discussion (including online chat and discussion boards), to take tests, or to write papers. When requesting permission to register for the class, check with the instructor about the degree to which you are invited to participate. Many instructors welcome auditor participation, particularly in language, art, and music classes. But please ask first.
- Respect the learning environment by turning off your phone's sound, as frequent alerts and notifications can be very distracting.
- Refrain from bringing food to class, unless the instructor specifically allows it.
- Tuition-paying students taking the class for credit always have the highest priority for the instructor’s attention. Show consideration by not dominating class discussions if you are invited by the instructor to participate.
- With technology playing a larger role than ever before, senior auditors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with online learning platforms, particularly PSU's Canvas and Zoom. Auditors should not contact their instructors with technology questions. PSU's Office of Information Technology (OIT) offers help online and by telephone.
- It is important for auditors to demonstrate their courtesy and appreciation to instructors for opening their classes to SALC registrants. If you enjoy a class, let your instructor know. A thank-you note or email after the class has concluded is always welcome and greatly appreciated.